Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said it is imperative that the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, must give official confirmation that all women with cervical cancer who are eligible to use Pembro will have their bills for this treatment taken care of by the State. Deputy Kelly said: “Before Christmas the Minister…

The Labour Party in Westmeath has selected a further five candidates for the electoral areas of Moat, Mullingar, and Kinnegad, ahead of the upcoming local elections this May. The well-attended selection convention held on Friday 11th Jan, in the Newbury Hotel, Mullingar was attended by Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin TD, Labour’s National Organiser Billie…

Labour Party Education spokesperson, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, has said Minister Regina Doherty’s interview in today’s Irish Times shows how ignorant her Party are to the realities of providing truly free education. Senator Ó Ríordáin said: “The lack awareness by Minister Doherty on the provision of school books in this country is embarrassing. Minister Doherty seems…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the State needs to endure that all women who have seen diagnosed with Cervical Cancer due to potential negligence in their smears need to receive care under the State compensation scheme similar to the women in the 221 Group.  Deputy Kelly said; “We have learned that…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has accused Fianna Fáil of speaking out of both sides of their mouth when it comes to nurses’ pay. Deputy Kelly’s comments come ahead of Fianna Fáil’s Dáil motion on the upcoming industrial action due to be taken the INMO and the PNA. Deputy Kelly said: “While I…

Labour Party spokesperson on Community Arts and General Election candidate for Dublin South Central, Rebecca Moynihan, has said it is time to consider to follow London’s lead in introducing a ‘Night Mayor’ for Dublin City. Councillor Moynihan: “The closure of venues such as the Tivoli and Hangar has sparked much debate around the need for…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said that the fact that so many families are unable to afford vaccinations against meningitis speaks volumes about the class divide in Irish society. Deputy Kelly said:  “It is not acceptable that the Government are repeating ad nauseam to parents of children who missed their free meningitis…

Labour Party Health spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has said the Labour Party fully backs the decision by the Psychiatric Nurses Association to take strike action next month. Commenting after the announcement by the PNA, Deputy Kelly said:  “No worker takes going on strike lightly and the decision by PNA members to go on strike was…